Ringflash Experimenting with and without shadow

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1 Ringflash Experimenting with and without shadow

2 Ringflash C and P Experimenting with and without shadow For many years, the incomparable light of the Ringflash has been a valuable asset in many domains of photography. Now, broncolor has redefined it! Our new Ringflash opens the door to creative options never seen before! Now, it is equipped with modelling lights and can be used with honeycomb grids or a soft reflector. The Ringflash P version can be combined with the Para FB. Henry Leutwyler, NEW york BRONCOLOR Ringflash C and P 2 RIngFLASH C as included in the delivery Light in the DARk The new Ringflash units C for use on the camera and P for use in the Para FB feature bright modelling lights. Ten small, rugged halogen lamps, each with 20 watts, are circularly arranged and deliver 200 watts of light that precisely simulates the properties of the flash. For the first time, you no longer need to rely on a preview (or instant prints) to see the characteristic of the light; reflections and shadows can be orchestrated more deliberately and spontaneously. The continuous light of up to 200 watts also narrows the pupils and thus largely eliminates the red-eye effect. Moreover, the light intensity is easily sufficient for autofocus cameras to reliably focus without additional light. The debuts Three new patent-pending honeycomb grids* (ø 198 mm / 107 mm x 22 mm) now shape the typical Ringflash light with gradations. The light is exciting and atmospheric. Depending on the honeycomb size, the shadows become correspondingly darker. The asymmetric adjustment options of the Ringflash make it possible to pan it in the optical axis up to a defined angle. *pending patent

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4 Light and shadow Previously, the light of a Ringflash offered few options: it produced a mostly uniform at best slightly centre-biased fill. With the new patent-pending honeycomb grid set* (narrow, medium, wide), the lighting angle is now adjustable. From uniform to slightly or heavily centre-biased to spot-like, the full range of fills can be generated always retaining the typical, endearing characteristic of the Ringflash. Additionally, the angle of the Ringflash can be adjusted independently from the camera angle. The hotspot is no longer confined to the centre but can be directed to the area where accentuation is desired. Cool light Thanks to the heavy-duty quartz flash tube and the powerful cooling fan, Ringflash C and P units can also be used for long flash sequences at high output ratings. Should the service temperature nevertheless rise above safe levels, the built-in thermal circuit breaker prevents overheating of the lamp. *pending patent

5 Paulo Figueiras, New York I work with the Ringflash to create unique visual effects that cannot be achieved with any other light. Whether in the studio or on location, the technique I have developed with the Ringflash is responsible for the brisk demand of my fashion photos in a competitive market. (Keeley Stone). The Ringflash endows my commercial work with an enhanced dimension. Detailed visual effects such as shapes, structures, and shadows increase the creative quality of my photography and impress my clients specialists. (Alan Stone) Alan & Keeley Stone by Stonesimaging UK ( RINGFLASH C with honeycomb grid narrow with honeycomb grid medium without honeycomb grid Ringflash C - halogen modelling light 200 W - a honeycomb grid set (3 pcs) is available for the Ringflash C - heavy-duty UVE-coated flash tube (3200 J) - powerful cooling fan - suitable for all areas of flash light photography, especially fashion, still, food and macro - can be connected worldwide to all mains supplies - The UV portion of the flashlight is reduced to a minimum by the integrated filter

6 URS RECHER, CH SOFT LIGHT If the Ringflash light turns out to be too hard, the standard reflector can be replaced with a soft reflector. This increases the lighting area, which makes the light softer. A more generous light distribution reduces or even eliminates undesirable reflections (e.g. on greasy skin). And because the distance between the light and the shooting axis is increased, the red-eye effect is reduced as well. Another plus of the soft reflector is the high light output at 2 m with 3200 J f:45 6/10. Primary or fill light The Ringflash C generates a hard light as primary light which causes a very special and typical shadow outline. Depending on the distance between the Ringflash and the model or object, these outlines are fuller and wider (short distance) or brighter and narrower (greater distance). The Ringflash C serves not only as an excellent primary light but also as a perfect fill light. Always coming from near the camera (even when the camera is moving), its light reaches even the most remote angle of the set. Yet the light always remains compact and therefore hard, which wonderfully highlights structures even in the shadow areas. RINGFLASH C SOFT REFLECTOR for soft light

7 BRONCOLOR Ringflash C AND P URS RECHER, CH 7 Ringflash P in Para FB In addition to its unique properties as a primary and fill light, a retrofit kit makes it possible to quickly and easily convert the Ringflash C to a Ringflash P which can then be used in Paras FB 170, FB 220 and FB 330 where it aligns the light source (contrary to the Pulso G lamp) exactly on the optical axis. In this way, the Para FB is filled with absolute uniformity and the reflections in the umbrella are moderately boosted, thus making them softer. Of course, the angle of the Ringflash P is also adjustable in the Para FB so that a slightly asymmetric fill can be obtained. If you wish to convert a Ringflash P to a Ringflash C, this can be easily accomplished with another special retrofit kit. RingflASH P - halogen modelling light 200 W - heavy-duty UVE-coated flash tube (3200 J) - powerful cooling fan - suitable for all areas of flash light photography, especially for people and on location - can be connected worldwide to all mains supplies - in combination with Para FB, very exact front focusing, which allows various light angles and light characteristics. - the UV portion of the flashlight is reduced to a minimum by the integrated filter

8 broncolor System POWer PACks Lamps Grafit A2 / RFS XX / XX Grafit A4 / RFS XX / XX Verso A4 / RFS XX / XX Verso A2 / RFS XX / XX Power Dock for Verso A2 / A4 / RFS Reflectors are not included EffeCT lamps Topas A2 / RFS XX / XX Topas A4 / RFS XX / XX Topas A8 Evolution / RFS XX / XX Pulso G XX 1600 J Pulso G XX 3200 J Unilite XX 1600 J Unilite XX 3200 J Pulso Twin XX Pulso XX Picolite small lamp XX Mobilite 2 small lamp Ringflash C XX Ringflash P XX Litestick Balloon RefleCTORS and ATTACHMents Standard reflector P Standard reflector P Narrow angle reflector P Narrow angle reflector P Reflector P-Travel Softlight reflector P Reflector PAR Wide angle reflector P New soft reflector for Ringflash C Spot attachment Optical snoot 150 mm 5500 K for Pulso-Spot Conical snoot Pulso adapter for Mobilite 2 / Pic Attachment with 3 honey 2 aperture masks for Mo Special RefleCTORS Stands are not included Softboxes Pulsoflex C Pulsoflex C Satellite Staro Satellite Eevolution Mini- Satellite Para 170 FB Para 220 FB Para 330 FB Pulsoflex EM Pulsoflex EM

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10 Technical Data Ringflash C / Ringflash P Cover: URS RECHER, CH Flash energy f-stop at 2 m (6.6 ft) distance 100 ISO 45 1/10 (3200 J) f-stop at 2 m (6.6 ft) distance 100 ISO, with soft reflector Modelling light Cable length Cooling Dimensions without holder Dimensions with holder Weight with cable Holder Ringflash C max J 45 6/10 (3200 J) with power pack V: 200 W halogen: W/24 V with power pack V: 200 W halogen: W/12 V 5 m (9.8 ft) stabilised with 2 fans 200 / 101 x 80 mm / 7.9 / 4 x mm (W H D) / kg / 6 lbs Stand mount with 3/8 thread respectively ¼ thread (when used with the enclosed adapter nut) Ringflash P max J with power pack V: 200 W halogen: W/24 V with power pack V: 200 W halogen: W/12 V 5 m (9.8 ft) stabilised with 2 fans 194 / 101 x 80 mm / 7.6 / 4 x mm (W H D) / kg / 4.9 lbs for Para 170 FB / 220 FB / 330 FB Optional accessories Article no. Accessories Ringflash C Conversion kit for Ringflash C for conversion to Ringflash P Honeycomb set for Ringflash C Set of 3 pcs. Soft reflector for Ringflash C Accessories Ringflash P Conversion kit for Ringflash P for conversion to Ringflash C Adapter Ringflash C for lamp stand Measured value for 3200 J, 100 ISO Ringflash P with Para 170 FB Ringflash P with Para 220 FB Ringflash P with Para 330 FB f-stop for Ringflash P with Para 170 FB / 220 FB / 330 FB Distance focused f-stop at 2 m (6.6ft) distance / 10 f-stop at 4 m (13.1ft) distance 90 4/10 f-stop at 10 m (32.8 ft) distance 45 4/10 f-stop at 2 m (6.6ft) distance / 10 f-stop at 4 m (13.1ft) distance 64 9/10 f-stop at 10 m (32.8 ft) distance 32 7/10 f-stop at 2 m (6.6ft) distance 90 7/10 f-stop at 4 m (13.1ft) distance 64 6/10 f-stop at 10 m (32.8 ft) distance 32 8/10 medium setting defocused 90 6/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /10 Subject to change in the interest of product enhancement. Printed in Germany 02/08 D0118.XX Bron Elektronik AG CH-4123 Allschwil / Switzerland